After being married, she was held in the sky by a foolish husband

That night.

Wen Liang lay on the bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.

He was still thinking about what Cui Chengyan said in front of the courtyard tonight.

The fire at the age of eight naturally refers to the accident at Qingzhou Academy.But what does Cui Chengyan's last sentence mean?Is it Brother Cui who wants to die?So what did he have to do with this accident?

"I really don't remember the details."

"But after I woke up, there was a vague picture in my mind."

"Brother heard my call for help in the Library Pavilion..."

"He left..."

Cui Chengyan said it easily, but there was a sense of suffocation between the lines, and Wen Liang only felt distressed.

He could understand that feeling too well, thinking he had grasped the straw to save his life, but the straw just didn't even look at you.

Wen Liang put his hands behind his head and stared at the bed curtain in a daze.

Could it be that...Cui Chenglu is also unclear about these grievances and grievances of the Cui family?

They thought that the carrier pigeon that was eaten by Cui Chengyan was used by Uncle Cui to contact the mastermind behind the scenes... Since the handwriting is Cui Chenglu's, is he the mastermind behind the scenes that Cui Chengyan has been looking for?

Wen Liang frowned slightly, as if lost in thought.

Compared with Uncle Cui and Second Master Cui's malicious intentions, Cui Chenglu's first impression is obviously much calmer.Infiltrated in the officialdom for many years, he is upright and awe-inspiring, no different from his stern elder brother.

As for his conversation with Cui Chengyan...Wen Liang can say that if he hadn't known Young Master Cui's temper, and knew that he was playing for fun, he wouldn't make trouble for no reason at will.

If other people see him, they will definitely think that Young Master Cui is so stubborn that he won't even listen to his elder brother.

Cui Chenglu set up a good brother persona for himself, which almost deceived him too.

"Before coming to Beijing, I thought he would pretend not to know me as before."

"But now he came to the door on his own initiative..."

"Liangliang, there must be something weird in it."

Brother Cui is also a smart person, knowing that Cui Chengyan doesn't want to see him, but he came here to scold him?

This point, without Cui Chengyan saying it, Wen Liang also understands it.

"So, you don't have to take what he said Liangliang to heart." Cui Chengyan changed the subject and started to comfort him. "He just dislikes me everywhere, and he will damage everything related to me. Liangliang is the best in my heart, and no one can slander it."

Wen Liang was thinking about what he said, when he heard this suddenly, his cheeks felt a little hot.

The coldness of winter nights is not all coldness, he thought.

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As the weather got colder, Xiaoyu's dish-washing business also opened.

The address was chosen at the corner of the street next to the Zhuangyuan Inn. There used to be a noodle stall there, but when winter came, the owner was not in good health and stopped doing it.Wen Liang took down his small stall, and after a little modification, it became Xiaoyu's vegetable stall.

Cui Chengyan was very surprised that Wen Liang wanted to do business, and he asked in puzzlement: "If Liangliang wants to do business, he can buy a storefront, why should he sell someone else's roadside stall?"

In the eyes of Young Master Cui, the storefront must be a prosperous shop facing the street.

He... oh no, his family has plenty of money, and his daughter-in-law is going to do business, so how can she be poor?

But Wen Liang didn't think so. He said: "You can't go a thousand miles without taking a few steps. How can anyone guarantee to do a good job from the very beginning? Roadside stalls are the most suitable for things like shabu-shabu."

In fact, he didn't want Cui Chengyan to pay for his business.

Wen Liang wants to do something by himself so that others can see that he is not a canary raised by Cui Chengyan, but a good friend Cui Chengyan can trust.

Cui Chengyan has always supported Wen Liang's decision unconditionally.

He rolled his eyeballs and said with a smile: "Then Liangliang has been taken care of? Have you found a partner yet?"

Isn't his partner Xiaoyu?Wen Liang looked at Cui Chengyan suspiciously, as if he didn't quite understand what he was talking about.

"The technical partner is Xiaoyu, what about the capital?" Cui Chengyan said. "I contribute capital, Xiaoyu contributes technology, and Liangliang becomes the boss. With three prongs, it will be difficult not to make money."

Fearing that Wen Liang would refuse, he added: "Liangliang is so good, if he has a chance to make a fortune, he will definitely bring me along. I also have to show my father that my investment vision is not bad."

Having said all of this, it would be meaningless to refuse.

Wen Liang could only accept Cui Chengyan's capital injection, and drew up a contract for him to sign.

"Brothers must settle their accounts clearly. Since Zixing has joined the gang, he should follow the rules." Wen Liang said naturally. "I don't want to take advantage of you, one size fits one size."

Cui Chengyan laughed and said: "Liangliang is really serious, I'll sign it, can't I sign it?"

It seems that Wen Liang saw his intention - originally wanted to give his wife a store, but she didn't appreciate it!

The dividend ratio in the contract, Cui Chengyan's share is exaggeratedly high, but there is nothing he can do about it.

Liangliang is obviously not taking advantage of him, so he wants to draw a clear line with him in terms of money!

In the past few days, Duan Yan also found that Cui Chengyan was always distracted when he was studying, so he couldn't help asking: "Brother Zixing, why are you in a trance? Do you have something on your mind?"

Cui Chengyan glanced at him, and said with a sad face: "Brother Suxuan, what can I do if my wife doesn't want your money? Is it my fault that my family has money? Is it wrong to spend money on my daughter-in-law?"

Duan Yan originally thought that he was troubled by homework, but he didn't expect it to be this...

He was silent.

Duan Yan, who comes from a poor family, has to hesitate for a long time even to buy a new hairpin for Wen Xin, so he is really not qualified to care about Cui Chengyan's troubles.

"I can't spend all that money, if my daughter-in-law doesn't help me spend some..."

Duan Yan stayed away from Cui Chengyan silently, he was so noisy and annoying, which affected his study.

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For the people in the capital, shabu-shabu is a novelty.

Now it is winter again, the bottom of the pot made of radish broth is fragrant and warm, and the fragrance can be smelled from a long distance.

There are often candidates from the Zhuangyuan Inn who send their own book boys to buy a copy to take home, or choose to eat at the stall, and the business is far more lively than previously expected.

In addition to shabu-shabu, small wontons are also sold.

This is also one of the characteristics of Qingzhou City. The small wontons are fragrant and delicious, and the aftertaste is endless after a full stomach. People who work nearby and come home late like to order a bowl here. In this way, they will not be hungry when they go home. .

"My lord! You really have a brain!" Xiaoyu said excitedly, counting today's accounts. "Our high-quality and low-cost route is really on the right track! I can already imagine a steady stream of money coming into my pocket!"

Xiaoyu has been a maid in Cui's mansion for so long, and she has heard a lot about business, and she is a little excited to practice it for the first time.

"Look at how rich you are." Wen Liang smiled, "Do it with hard work and hard work. Word of mouth is the most important thing."

To build a reputation for high quality and low price, let the common people in the capital know that there is such a small stall selling shabu-shabu and small wontons, and they will take a big step forward.

The night was getting dark, and the north wind was blowing and it was still a little cold.

It's almost time to close the stall, and there are still some ingredients left.

"My lord, what are you still cooking?" Xiaoyu closed the ledger and asked.

Wen Liang put the small wontons out of the pot and sprinkled with chopped green onion: "I cooked it for you, come and eat a warm bowl, I saw you sneezing just now, so don't catch a cold."

It's still the son who treats her well!

Xiaoyu happily took the small wontons to eat while Wen Liang packed up his things and prepared to close the stall.

"Brother Wen, long time no see!"

People arrived before the sound, and when Wen Liang raised his head, Liu Wuyan had already walked in front of him.

Wen Liang dried his hands with a rag, and asked in surprise, "Master Liu?"

Liu Wuyan nodded and said with a smile: "I heard that there is a late-night snack stand next to the Zhuangyuan Inn, and the small wontons are a must. I'm here to get a lesson and learn by the way."

Mr. Liu, who has nothing to do, is obsessed with cooking, so there is no good food in the capital, he knows everything.

But Wen Liang always felt that Liu Wuyan's sudden visit must be more than just eating wontons.

"It's all promoted by the neighbors, and the craftsmanship is hidden and clumsy. It's hard to wait for the elegant hall." Wen Liang said. "There's just a bowl of small wontons left, so I'll present it to you."

"Is there only one bowl left?" Liu Wuyan felt a little regretful. "I still want to take a bowl back to study."

"Research...research?" Wen Liang's eyes were full of confusion. "If adults want to learn, I can just write down the recipe. Small ravioli is a well-known special snack in Qingzhou City, and it is rare for people in the capital who are far away from mountains and rivers."

A bowl of high soup with small wontons was served, full of fragrance and embellished with scallions, which made people's index fingers move.

"Ah! I forgot to ask Mr. Liu if he would eat green onions and ginger!" Wen Liang said angrily. "If you don't want to eat it, you can pick it out. I invite this bowl. I will make a better bowl for Mr. Liu next time."

It was served with shabu-shabu, with a small dish of dipping sauce.

"Shabu-shabu is also a major feature of ours. Master Liu, try it. The sauce is newly developed today, and no one has tried it yet."

Wen Liang's enthusiasm made Liu Wuyan a little uncomfortable. He held the chopsticks and asked hesitantly, "Are you so nice to everyone?"

"What?" Wen Liang looked at him puzzled.

Liu Wuyan recalled every detail of his time in Qingzhou City, including his pretending to be Liu Wu, knocking out Wen Liang in Fengyuan, and allowing Wen Liang to be taken away by Niu Er in Lushuizhai...

It is said that Liu Wuyan, the iron-faced judge, is the most ruthless and will use any means to achieve his goals, even sacrificing the closest people around him.

Although everything about Wen Liang is within his calculations, he cannot fully guarantee that everything will be fine.

After hesitating for a moment, Liu Wuyan said, "You... don't you hate me?"

hatred?It took Wen Liang a while to realize that Liu Wuyan was talking about what happened before.

"Ha, so Master Liu meant this." Wen Liang sat down beside him and poured two cups of tea. "Hate, why don't you hate. If I hadn't been involved in the Qingshan bandit case, I should still be dealing with that fake fool Cui Chengyan in Cui's mansion now, and I wouldn't have such troubles later on."

He wouldn't be in an embarrassing situation like Cui Chengyan.

"I've also heard that Mr. Liu acts uniquely, with a cold and selfless face. Some adults in the court have great opinions on this..."

As soon as the words came out, Wen Liang realized that he was speaking ill of him in front of others!

Liu Wuyan still looked at him with a slight smile, as if waiting for him to continue.

"Master Liu! This is not saying that you are not good!" Wen Liang hurriedly explained. "I just think that since everyone is happy with the result, it doesn't matter if the process is a bit tortuous. Everyone has his own style. If you feel that you have made a mistake, then just pay attention next time. Why should you keep it in mind all the time?"

"The Qingshan bandits have been eliminated, and I have nothing to lose. Mr. Liu is a good official who eliminates harm for the people."

He...is a good officer?

Liu Wuyan looked at him seriously and praised his gentleness, and smiled: "Your words are really interesting."

Those who impeached him in the court said that he disregarded the king's law and the overall situation, and only wanted to be alone in the limelight.

He is a minister of power, an ambitious politician, and a restless chess piece that disrupts the whole country——

Even Mu Yuanshu, whom he brought up with his own hands, saw him this way.

The small wontons were still steaming.

Liu Wuyan recalled that he wasn't obsessed with cooking, it was just that some people were picky eaters and refused to eat anything, not only ran away several cooks in anger, but also forced him to roll up his sleeves and go into the kitchen.

"Master Liu?" Seeing Liu Wuyan not responding for a long time, Wen Liang couldn't help but ask. "If you don't eat it, the wonton will be cold."

Only then did Liu Wuyan realize his gaffe, he quickly adjusted his expression, and said calmly, "Brother Wen, I have something to ask."